The Black Ferns knew Ireland were ready to cause an upset - and the Irish are calling it one of their best days in women's rugby.

The Black Ferns are wary of an improving Ireland ahead of rare clash in the WXV 1 opener.

The Black Ferns have fallen to a massive upset against Ireland in Vancouver.

Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant will shift back to the No 10 jersey when the side plays Ireland in their opening WXV 1 test.

Follow all the action from BC Place, Vancouver.

Follow all the action from BC Place, Vancouver.

The Black Ferns led with just a minute to go when Ireland scored to level it, before slotting the conversion to seal the win.

The Black Ferns led with just a minute to go when Ireland scored to level it, before slotting the conversion to seal the win.

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Sir Wayne Smith coached the Black Ferns to World Cup success in 2022 and is regarded as one of the best tacticians in the game world-wide.